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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.20, 8,683.28 and 3,497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.20, 8,683.28 and 3,497.72 is: 4,826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.20 : 8,683.28 = 3,497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.20/8,683.28 = 3,497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.20x = 8,683.28 × 3,497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.20x = 30,371,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,371,682.12/6,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.88

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